branch out
phrasal verb
branched out; branching out; branches out
: to begin to do more different kinds of activities or work
In the beginning the business was highly specialized, but it has since branched out.
—often + intoThe company specializes in casual clothing but it is branching out into formal wear.
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But quickly, the company branched out into trucks, busses and cars to optimize both its own business and needs of Chinese buyers.
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Now the industry is branching out into the restoration of old shirts, by repairing badges, numbers and sponsor logos.
—Phil Hay
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Ramon also encouraged his workers to advance at Barragan’s or mentored them about how to branch out on their own.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
An everyday investor does not necessarily have to branch out into commodities, gold and real estate in order to diversify.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Now the industry is branching out into the restoration of old shirts, by repairing badges, numbers and sponsor logos.
—Phil Hay
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Ramon also encouraged his workers to advance at Barragan’s or mentored them about how to branch out on their own.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
An everyday investor does not necessarily have to branch out into commodities, gold and real estate in order to diversify.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for branch out
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“Branch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branch%20out. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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